Menon of The News Minute criticizes the film's treatment of women, writing: "In Bharathan’s Patheyam (1993, written by Lohitadas), the hero (Mammootty) molests his friend’s fiancée who is there for a night of shelter and benevolently offers to marry her. After apologising to her, he wonders why she didn’t slap him to which she says “his touch made her forget everything. I became a mere woman and I blame myself for that.” Though he suggests forgetting this lapse and moving on, she is consumed by the guilt of "cheating" her fiancé and agrees to the marriage." Awards The film won the following awards: References External links Bharathan's Padheyam (1993) produced by Bharat Gopy Kerala State Film Award Winners (1993) 1993 films 1990s Malayalam-language films Films directed by Bharathan Films with screenplays by A. K. Lohithadas Films scored by Ravi